Diploma in Community Midwifery (2-Years)
Eligibility Criteria:
- Qualification: Matric (either Art or Science) with 40% marks.
- Age Limit: 14-40 years
- Gender: Females Only
Commencement of Session:
Session
- Admission Start
- Merit List Display
- Commencement of Academic Year
- Total Seats
- Scholarships
Tentative Date
- August/September
- October
- 1st week of December 2024
- 50 students
- PEEF & NEST Scholarship
Career Options after Diploma:
Here are career opportunities for Community Midwifery students:
Community Midwife: Provide essential maternal and newborn care, including prenatal check-ups, delivery assistance, and postnatal support, particularly in rural or underserved areas.
Maternal Health Educator: Work within communities to educate women and families on prenatal care, childbirth preparation, breastfeeding, and newborn care, promoting healthy practices.
Primary Health Care Center Midwife: Operate within primary health care centers, offering midwifery services, monitoring pregnancies, managing uncomplicated deliveries, and referring complex cases to hospitals.
Home-Based Midwife: Offer personalized midwifery care in patients’ homes, providing services such as prenatal visits, home births, and postnatal care, ensuring continuous support for mothers.
Family Planning Advisor: Counsel women on family planning options, reproductive health, and contraception, helping to promote informed decisions within the community.
Maternity Clinic Assistant: Work in maternity clinics or birthing centers, supporting midwives and other healthcare professionals in managing deliveries, prenatal care, and newborn health checks.
Health NGO Worker: Join non-governmental organizations focused on maternal and child health, participating in community outreach programs, health campaigns, and training initiatives.
Public Health Midwife: Contribute to public health initiatives, working with government agencies or international organizations to improve maternal health outcomes and reduce maternal and infant mortality rates.
Midwifery Educator or Trainer: After gaining experience, take on a role in training and educating future midwives, sharing practical knowledge and skills in academic or community-based settings.
Birth Registrar: Work in public or private sectors, managing the documentation and registration of births, ensuring accurate records are maintained for public health purposes.